Bowl projections: Oklahoma solidifies playoff spot; three others still in play

There’s one thing we know about the College Football Playoff: Oklahoma will be one of the four teams. The Sooners secured their place with their dominating win Nov. 28 at Oklahoma State.

The other three spots remain unresolved. Clemson and Alabama winning their respective conference title games would leave one spot for the winner of the Big Ten title game between Iowa and Michigan State. Losses by the Tigers and Crimson Tide could bring Stanford, North Carolina or possibly Ohio State into the mix.

Other developments have Florida State, TCU and Mississippi all confirming places in the New Year’s Six with rivalry wins last week.

A reminder: Some conferences may not fulfill their allotment. Asterisks denote a replacement pick. Teams in bold have accepted invitations.